$50 Half Ounce Platinum

What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):Burnished Uncirculated eagles are struck using special burnished blanks which results in a satin-like finish and they are intended for collectors. These special burnished coins also bear the "W" mint mark on the reverse of the coin and also features the unique annual designs typically only used on reverse of proof platinum eagle coins (unlike the bullion version which does not have a mintmark and features the standard eagle design on the reverse). These burnished platinum eagles are sold directly to the public through the US Mint.